Debbie Reynolds Returns To The Stage Starting 7/9

Debbie Reynolds will be returning to the stage in Debbie Reynolds — American Icon: An Evening of Music and Comedy. The show will be held from July 9-20 at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Calif. (818) 508-4200 or (866) 811-4111. 

Debbie Reynolds has been captivating audiences for decades earning her the title "America's Sweetheart".  Born Mary Frances Reynolds on April 1, 1932, in El Paso, Texas she was discovered at age 16 at a beauty pageant. Two of the judges of the pageant were talent scouts from Warner Brother's and MGM. Both scouts perceived the young girl's potential. The Warner Bros. Scout won a coin toss which gave him first chance to offer Mary Frances a screen test. The result was so impressive, that she was signed to a contract which paid $65 a week. Jack Warner changed her name to Debbie. By the mid fifties, Debbie Reynolds was one of Hollywood's most sought after female stars.

Her credits include Woman of the Year and Irene on Broadway, Annie Get Your Get Gun (National Tour). She has also sang on the albums of South Pacific, Singin' in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, Hit the Deck and The Unsinkable Mary Brown. She's appeared in dozens of films and television shows including Singin' In The Rain, In and Out, The Rat Race, June Bride, It Started With A Kiss, Wedding Bell Blues, Mary, Mary, Meet Me in Las Vegas and The Singing Nun. 

For more information about Debbie Reynolds please visit www.debbiereynolds.com. For more information about her upcoming show and to purchase tickets please visit www.elportaltheatre.com. 

Photo Credit James Sims